Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Basil Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a creamy, herb-infused sauce featuring cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. This easy stovetop recipe is a delightful main course that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining butter. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then stir in cream and Parmesan. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and sprinkle with basil and oregano. Simmer briefly to meld flavors. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute spinach for basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
